Pastry Chef jobs in Avebury

We are a small independent award winning bakery with a very small, close-knit team, and we are looking for the right person to join us.
We are passionate about making proper bread and bakery products from scratch. We are proud that we don't use preservatives, artificial additives or artificial ingredients in our products. We believe great baking starts with quality ingredients, time, skill and care.
Sourdough is at the heart of what we do, alongside handmade pastries, laminated products and delicious doughnuts. Everything we make is prepared with attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality.
What you'll be doing
You will be involved in the daily production of our bakery products from start to finish, including:
Creating and baking naturally fermented sourdough and yeasted bread
Looking after and maintaining sourdough starters
Mixing, fermenting, shaping and baking
Making croissants and other laminated pastries
Producing fresh, high-quality doughnuts
Preparing fillings, creams and other handmade products
Helping develop new ideas and seasonal products.

Maintaining cleanliness.

Because we are a small team, we are looking for someone who is happy to get involved in different areas of the bakery and enjoys being part of a hands-on environment.
We are looking for someone who understands dough, fermentation and timing—someone who notices the small details and takes real pride in the finished product same way we are.
Experience with artisan sourdough baking is important, and experience with pastry, laminated dough and doughnuts would be a great advantage.

This is an opportunity to become an important part of a small and growing artisan bakery where your skills, experience and ideas can make a real difference.
If you love artisan baking and would like to work in a small team that cares deeply about QUALITY, natural ingredients and making everything properly from scratch, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, mixing sourdough and yeasted bread, pastries, doughnuts, and savoury products
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery area in compliance with food safety regulations
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure optimal product quality and consistency
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines while upholding high standards
• Ensure all baked items are properly stored, labeled, and rotated for freshness and safety
• Follow all food safety procedures and sanitation guidelines to maintain a safe working environment

Requirements

• Proven experience in making yeasted and sourdough bread.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends.

Embark on a rewarding journey where your baking talents can shine! We’re dedicated to fostering a lively workplace that values skill development, creativity, and passion for great food. Join us!

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chiseldon, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Bread making: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person